Punjab: Pratap Singh Bajwa launched a sharp attack on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann after the Enforcement Directorate reportedly arrested Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora ED Arrest Case in a money laundering case.
The senior Congress leader demanded Arora’s immediate removal from the Punjab Cabinet and questioned the Aam Aadmi Party’s claims of clean governance and zero tolerance against corruption.
Bajwa Questions AAP’s Clean Politics Model
Bajwa said the AAP government has completely failed to maintain the standards of honesty and accountability that it promised before coming to power.
He claimed repeated corruption controversies involving AAP leaders have exposed the party’s so-called model of transparent politics.
According to Bajwa, a minister arrested in a serious financial crime case cannot continue in office while investigations are underway.
Demand for Immediate Action Against Sanjeev Arora
The Congress leader urged CM Bhagwant Mann to immediately dismiss Sanjeev Arora from the Cabinet. He warned that any delay in action would raise serious questions about the government’s commitment to fighting corruption.
Bajwa also accused AAP leaders of repeatedly using “political vendetta” as an excuse whenever investigative agencies initiate legal action.
Bhagwant Mann’s Silence Under Opposition Attack
Bajwa questioned the silence of the Punjab Chief Minister and said people across the state are waiting for a clear response from the government.
He stated that political morality demands immediate accountability from leaders holding constitutional positions.
The opposition leader added that the controversy now reflects a larger credibility crisis for the AAP government in Punjab.
Congress Targets AAP Over Corruption Allegations
Bajwa claimed the Aam Aadmi Party once projected itself as a movement for honesty, transparency, and strong anti-corruption laws. However, he alleged that the party now stands accused of protecting leaders facing serious financial allegations.
He said the people of Punjab deserve transparency and clear answers from the government regarding the ongoing case.
Political Heat Rises in Punjab
The Sanjeev Arora ED Arrest Case controversy has intensified political tensions in Punjab. Opposition parties continue targeting the ruling AAP government over corruption allegations, while pressure is mounting on the Punjab leadership to respond decisively.
The issue is expected to dominate Punjab’s political discourse in the coming days as the investigation moves forward.
5 Key Highlights of Sanjeev Arora ED Arrest Case:
- Pratap Singh Bajwa demanded Sanjeev Arora’s removal from the Punjab Cabinet.
- The demand came after ED arrested Arora in a money laundering case.
- Bajwa accused the AAP government of failing on corruption promises.
- He questioned Bhagwant Mann’s silence on the controversy.
- Bajwa claimed AAP leaders repeatedly face corruption allegations.
